By Daniel Pacheco
Did you know radon gas is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers? For smokers, the risk is even higher. You can’t see, smell, or taste it, but radon can harm your health.
Radon is a gas found in soil and moves into the air through cracks in home foundations and walls. Radon levels are particularly high in Colorado due to the state’s geological makeup, with nearly half of all homes exceeding Action Level. Testing your home is easy with a simple do-it-yourself radon test kit.
From 2005-2023, 650 do-it-yourself radon test kits have been used in Lincoln County. There are an estimated 1987 homes in Lincoln County, so more homes should be tested for radon.
About 67% of homes tested for radon in Lincoln County have radon levels above the EPA action level of 4 pCi/L, meaning those homes should take steps to reduce dangerous radon levels. Don’t delay; order your FREE radon test today!
The University of Colorado Cancer Center Office of Community Outreach and Engagement and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) are offering FREE radon test kits to Colorado residents. These kits are available while supplies last. Visit https://bit.ly/COERadon to order a free test kit.
If your home has elevated radon levels, CDPHE has a low-income radon mitigation program for those who need assistance.
Visit www.ColoradoRadon.info or call 1-800-846-3986 to learn more about radon, find a radon mitigation professional, or explore mitigation assistance options.